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American English Grammar |
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Demonstrative pronoun |
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objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a demonstrative pronoun and study
examples of demonstrative pronouns. |
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| Definition of a demonstrative pronoun |
- A demonstrative pronoun:
- is a word that replaces a
noun which can be understood from the context of the
conversation or writing
- identifies a
noun or
pronoun that is:
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singular and close to the speaker (this)
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singular and distant from the speaker (that)
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plural and close to the speaker (these)
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plural and distant from the speaker (those)
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| Examples of demonstrative pronouns |
- Please take this to the
manager. (singular
and close to speaker)
- Please take that to the manager. (singular
and at a distance from the speaker)
- Please take these to the manager. (plural
and close to speaker)
- Please take those to the manager. (plural
and at a distance from the speaker)
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Take the test |
 Study
the examples of demonstrative pronouns listed above. For each test question, you will be
given a sentence. In each sentence, fill in the blank with the
correct demonstrative pronoun. |
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Fun Easy English Tests |
| Demonstrative pronoun |
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1. Give ____ pen to the customer. (pen is close to the speaker)
2. Take ____ toys to the bedroom. (toys are close to the speaker)
3. Fill out ____ application. (application is at a distance from the speaker)
4. Clean up ____ table. (table is close to the speaker)
5. Watch ____ birds in the tree. (birds are at a distance from the speaker)
6. Eat ____ bowl of fruit. (bowl of fruit is close to the speaker)
7. Eat ____ cherries. (cherries are close to the speaker)
8. Wash ____ car. (car is at a distance from the speaker)
9. Wash ____ tires. (tires are at a distance from the speaker)
10. Read ____ books. (books are close to the speaker)
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